Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2018 i Marie Claire Australia

We’re a bit giddy with excitement in the office at the moment. No, it’s not the fact stores are filling with fabulous new-season fashion to shield us from cooler weather, although that’s certainly cause for celebration. Our near-hysteria is due to two people and one world-stopping event: Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding. We’re all taking bets about the dress design, who will come, what they’ll wear… Guessing games aside, what we’re really looking forward to is reliving the pomp, ceremony and glamour of the extraordinary Netflix drama, The Crown. Earlier this year, the record-breaking show became an instant office obsession and with it emerged a collective admiration for the young Queen: namely, actress Claire Foy. Like Harry and Meghan, Claire made the British royals compelling, intriguing and cool, even among…

STYLE TIP A pointed kitten heel is still the shoe du jour.…

February 12, 1993: James is abducted and murdered. His body is found two days later. February 20, 1993: Jon Venables and Robert Thompson are charged. November 24, 1993: They receive eight-year sentences, making them the youngest convicted murderers in recent British history. July 23, 1994: The original term is increased to 15 years but this is overturned. June 24, 2001: Thompson and Venables are freed and granted lifetime anonymity. March 2, 2010: Venables is imprisoned for downloading child pornography. 2013: After being granted another new identity, Venables is released. November 2017: Venables is recalled to prison for possession of child pornography. He is reported to be engaged to a woman who he met on the outside.…

When Kylie Minogue, the grand dame of Australian pop music, released her long-awaited new single “Dancing” earlier this year, no-one expected to hear a country banger. We certainly didn’t expect to see cowboy boots, line dancing and tassels in the music video, either. Yet the Nashville-inspired, rhinestone-studded single became an overnight hit. Why? Because we’re not laughing at country music anymore – we’re loving it. Country is cool. “Maybe Taylor Swift shouldn’t have been so quick to ditch country music” The evidence, your honour? Kesha’s comeback album Rainbow featured both yodelling and a duet with Dolly Parton. Miley Cyrus’ Younger Now showed off her pure country pipes. And Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons” gave us a million reasons to fall in love with Western melodies. Once dismissed as music’s most-hated genre, country…

marie claire has partnered with education company Tech Ready Women to help budding entrepreneurs take their business idea from side hustle to success. This 2-day workshop aims to close the skills gap by providing non-tech-savvy women with the tech and business tools needed to transform an idea from concept to creation. Be inspired by experts, learn fundamental steps on how to validate your business idea, and meet your mentors – as well as like-minded entrepreneurial women – in a non-intimidating, friendly environment. PARTICIPANTS WILL WALK AWAY WITH: 1 A step-by-step process to refine your business idea 2 Resources, templates and startup hacks to increase your success 3 Actionable steps to attract your first customers 4 Insights into technology platforms and popular tech products to help launch your business 5 A…

HER START When Tirana Hassan sees injustice, she has to do something about it. This compulsion to right wrongs drove her to become a social worker in Adelaide and, eventually, the director of crisis response for Amnesty International, documenting human rights violations in war zones around the world. “I’ve been deployed to the most complicated crises imaginable in places like Sierra Leone, Iraq and the Philippines,” she says. HER CAREER “It’s my job to investigate war crimes. We get the facts so we can ensure action is taken to stop the violations happening,” explains Hassan, who is passionate about holding perpetrators to account. In order for justice to be served, Hassan must ask victims to recount the trauma they’ve suffered. “It’s difficult to ask a woman about the rape that…

NATURAL AGE DEFENCE Reduce the signs of ageing naturally in just 14 days! Sukin has reformulated its Purely Ageless Intensive Firming Serum with Pure Ribose; a naturally occurring super sugar, that works to firm and refine skin, leaving it feeling smooth. RRP $24.95. Visit sukinorganics.com TART TREATS Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries are a vibrant, sweet and tart snack packed with cranberry antioxidants. They also add bright taste and colour to salads, yoghurt, muesli, and baked goods. Each 40g serving is one serve of fruit and a good source of fibre. TRANSFORM DULL HAIR INTO LUSCIOUS LOCKS Getting gorgeous, envy-inducing tresses starts from using the right products. Agave Smoothing Shampoo is gentle enough to use every day, helping to remove styling build-up, debris and dirt, while it also controls frizz.…

I’ve got this trope that I adore of a movie star arriving at the studio in the morning in a white car with a white coat wrapped at the waist with a belt, dark glasses and her hair swept back—off-duty movie-star glamour is what I want to give every woman when she puts on her Max Mara coat,’’ says the label’s creative director, Ian Griffiths. As the man at the helm of the company that produces arguably the world’s most coveted coats, he has probably achieved his dream. Synonymous with understated elegance, the Max Mara cover-ups are considered iconic symbols of modern power dressing. Worn with devotion by fashion’s elite and celebrity A-listers alike, they have been celebrated in books, galleries and even their own travelling exhibition, Coats!, which has…

URBAN GIRL Big-city life calls for relaxed denim and a wear-anywhere blazer STYLE TIP Achieve an instant update through an artful earring. STYLE TIP Add a dash of colour with a smart, structured trouser. LADYLIKE Old-world essentials get a thoroughly modern rework STYLE TIP An embellished satin shoe is a day-to-night delight. GLAM SQUAD This is glitter for grown-ups – good times guaranteed…

“My skin felt noticeably more supple” MICHELA BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “My skin instantly felt rehydrated” MICHELLE BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “My skin felt smooth from one use” LEAH BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “It left my skin radiant and dewy” BROOKE BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “My skin was absolutely glowing!” JING BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER Our REVIEW/crew panel put the two latest innovations from Lancôme to the test, the ‘Little Black Bottle’ of Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and the new Advanced Génifique Hydrogel Melting Mask. SCIENCE AND NATURE Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate harnesses the best of science and nature. The first step in any beauty routine, the serum is a powerhouse of probiotic fractions working together to help plump and moisturise skin, restoring radiance in just one week. Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, 30ml, RRP $99. RADIANCE…

Our hormones affect us more than you may realise. They give us energy, keep us happy, help us sleep, control our hunger, regulate periods, ensure ovulation, control menstrual symptoms and, of course, contribute to conception and pregnancy. Amazingly, there are more than 100 hormones working hard this very minute to keep us feeling healthy, and when the balance of just one hormone is disrupted, it can affect all the others. This can result in irritability, depression, anxiety, painful or irregular periods, weight gain, acne, fatigue, insomnia, hair thinning, digestion issues and fertility problems. And while you should always consult a health expert if you suspect you might have a hormone imbalance, there are some simple lifestyle changes you can make to help keep your hormones happy and healthy. REDUCE YOUR…

CLEAR WINNER This handy, refillable toiletry bag from beauty giant Sephora should take centrestage in your gym bag. FUN RUN If you’re serious about pounding the pavement, these Women’s UA Threadborne Push Training Shoes should be on your wish list. They’re breathable, cushioned and engineered to improve your performance. HEALTH BOOST Who needs coffee? This vitamin booster is designed to increase your energy before a workout, while also encouraging weight loss. Two birds. One stone. ONE TO WATCH Launching this month, Quartz drinking bottles are the world’s first self-cleaning and purifying water bottle. Using battery-powered UV-C LED light, this nifty little machine marks the end of smelly water bottles forever. Sign up for pre-orders at clearlyquartz.com. LIFE IN A BAG Designed for women by women, the sleek gym-to-office bags from…

BOUQUET LIST This scented water is the ultimate triple threat – an eau de toilette, room spray and linen spray in one. Minimalists will adore it. ON THE TABLE We still love bare timber, but tablecloths are back in style. True to form, Country Road does it with subtlety. GARDEN PARTY Autumn may be approaching, but artist Kimmy Hogan’s world is eternally in bloom. The artist and graphic designer has taken the nanna out of florals with her digitised prints. We’ll take the bunch. Visit greenhouseinteriors.com.au. Savour the last days of summer with one of these Nathan + Jac Savannah beanbags – perfect inside or out. DESTINATION SHOPPING Fjord + Co in Armadale, Victoria, is dishing out retail therapy in spades with its refined approach to homewares. Divine rugs, textiles,…

She wasn’t there when it happened. No-one except the murderer was present to see Donatella Versace’s beloved brother Gianni being gunned down outside his Miami home. The morning of July 15, 1997 was cruelly beautiful as 50-year-old Gianni took his customary walk along South Beach. He liked to get out early while many residents of this party town slept. These walks gave Gianni space to think, but he always had time for a few words with a familiar face. He would chat to folks in the café, smile at people he’d pass in the street. Today, however, the kerbside was empty as he made his way back home. Or was it? There was someone behind him, calling out. As Gianni turned, 27-year-old serial killer Andrew Cunanan fired two shots into…

STYLE TIP A touch of marabou elevates a classic black blouse.…

Samara Weaving is superstitious – with good reason. When filming the new Picnic at Hanging Rock miniseries on location in the eerie Victorian hinterland, the show’s cast and crew were struck down with a mystery illness. “When we shot at the rock itself, everyone got violently sick. It was almost as if the rock was telling us it didn’t want us around; really spooky,” says Weaving of the real-life rock where a fictional group of schoolgirls disappeared in Peter Weir’s 1975 film. In the new series, Weaving plays Irma, one of the girls who vanishes. When she returns, Irma’s schoolmates confront her and demand to know what happened. “That scene was so fun to film,” Weaving says. “One of my best friends Ruby Rees [who plays Edith] got to spit…

BEST OF MY LOVE SAMANTHA JADE out April 20 Australia’s sweetheart Samantha Jade is bringing disco back, baby. Her new album includes classic disco covers of Donna Summer and Cher songs. MAN OF THE WOODS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE out now The fifth album from the undisputed Prince of Pop is genre defying – mixing blues, folk and electric funk. I HEAR A SONG DAMI IM out now Dami Im gets her jazz hands out on this nostalgic tribute album with covers of Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald.…

PHASE 1: LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE When thinking about leaving your job, there will be a little voice in the back of your mind that won’t go away. This first phase of what I call the Jump Curve is all about listening. If you’re going to jump, the very first thing you need to do is sit still in silence and turn up the volume on this little voice. When I started thinking about leaving my job in finance to follow my dream of playing squash professionally, I took time out to walk, reflect and listen. PHASE 2: MAKE A PLAN This is the nitty-gritty phase of the Jump Curve – when you decide to listen to that voice, and begin moving forward on what I call the 10,000…

CALL ME Let your colleagues know how you really feel with this Dsquared2 phone case ($38, at yoox.com). MC LOVES WATCH IT Arrive on time – and in fashion – with the Skagen Anita watch ($279, at theiconic.com.au), featuring a marble dial and leather band. BOOM BOX The Apple HomePod ($499) automatically analyses the acoustics in your home/office/garden and adjusts the sound accordingly. Even better, it learns your taste in music and curates your ultimate playlist. FINE PRINT Print polaroid-like photos straight from your Instagram account with the Prynt Smartphone Printer ($295, at asos.com/au). Perfect for decorating your desk with happy snaps or blackmailing your co-workers with photos from the Christmas party. WRITE ALL ABOUT IT Paper notepads are out; digital handwriting is in. The Montblanc Augmented Paper set ($873,…

REBEL HEART This month, fashion knows no boundaries: sportswear gets sophisticated (page 90), pants are power players (page 102) and the international designer collections break new ground (page 108). Plus, winter classics are splashed with high-voltage colour, perfect for the sartorial rule-breaker (page 126).…

FASHION FORWARD The distinctive AW18 collection captures the essence of the confident woman. Bold, glamorous and considered, the collection packs a punch, with silhouette-loving shapes, vivacious prints and sumptuous fabrics. Satin Fold Mini Dress RRP $525. Visit karenmillen.com.au LOVE YOUR PORES Featuring purifying white clay, salicylic acid and natural exfoliants, the creamy rich formula of philosphy’s purity exfoliating clay mask gently warms skin upon contact and helps draw out impurities, helping to scrub away blackheads and shrink the look of pores. RRP $48. Now available at myer.com.au/shop/mystore/philosophy-beauty PURE AND GENTLE A’kin Hydrating Micellar Water is a pH balanced, soap-free cleansing water infused with Organic Coconut Water, Green Tea, Cucumber and Lavender to cool, soothe and refresh skin while gently and effectively lifting away makeup and impurities. RRP $17.95. Available at…

MICRO MINIS Rising hemlines are the season’s rising star CAT-EYE SUNGLASSES Winged shades meld the retro with the right-now CHECKED COATS Our obsession with British royalty has officially infiltrated the fashion zeitgeist HAIR SLIDES Get a grip on this: another ’90s-noughties relic is back GET THE LOOK RED BOOTS If Dorothy were a modern girl, her magical ruby slippers would be a sturdy boot JEWELLED EARRINGS Dial up the drama – this season the more dazzling and dangly the better…

SHADE INSPO Three different go-to nail shade options this season. Take your pick: BLUSH From pale and pretty to understated rose, blush-pink tones will get you through any occasion. “I like to personalise [blush pink] by layering it with other nude polishes to create the perfect nude for individual skin tone,” says Jocelyn Petroni, official nail expert for Chanel Australia. JEWEL TONES Popping ruby manis packed a sophisticated punch on A/W18 runways such as Adam Selman and Zadig & Voltaire. “I love a deep jewel-toned red that is rich in pigment and vibrantly glossy,” says Petroni. METALLIC Subtly sci-fi, the shimmering shades seen on runways such as Ashish A/W18 add plenty of cool edge to your mani. “My [favourite] colours at the moment are a dusty metallic silver and a…

SKIN FACTS Eight out of 10 people have sensitised their skin in the past year. One in three people have cancelled a social commitment because of their complexion.* THE REASONS FOR SKIN S ENSITIVITY If your skin is feeling out of sorts, you’re not alone. “Nearly half the global population describes their skin as sensitive or very sensitive,” says Emma Hobson, education manager for the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica. The reasons for this vary. “It can be due to pollution, lifestyle stress, hormonal fluctuations, medical procedures and environmental factors like smoking, alcohol and poor diet,” says Hobson. Take a look at your skincare routine, too. “Ingredients such as alcohol, lanolin, fragrance and artificial colours can lead to sensitised skin,” says Hobson. Cherry-picking from multiple brands? This can also cause…

READY TO RUMBLE With boxing classes popping up across the country faster than you can swing a left hook, it’s clear that boxing is taking over the 2018 fitness scene. Finding a class shouldn’t be too hard as most gyms are now offering sessions; however, if you’re new to boxing, start with a class that’s suitable for beginners to help you learn the right stance and technique to avoid injuries. Once you’ve got that down, you can progress to more challenging classes and incorporate kicks and even sparring (if that’s your thing). If you don’t know your jab from your uppercut, you’re missing out on some of the powerful fitness results that boxing can achieve. In fact, some of the fittest models on the planet credit the activity with helping…

DECONSTRUCTED BABA GANOUSH SERVES 6–8 7 eggplants3 tbsps olive oil1 garlic clove, finely grated1 lemon, juiced245g cooked chickpeas1 tsp sweet paprika270g tahini dip (see below)2 tbsps chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish (optional) TAHINI DIP 1 cup tahini1 tsp sea salt1 garlic clove, finely grated½ cup iced water½ lemon, juiced 1 To make the tahini dip, combine the tahini, salt and garlic in a bowl. Whisk in the iced water and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. 2 Place the eggplants directly over a cooktop flame and chargrill until completely black on the outside and soft in the middle. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Use a small sharp knife to make slits lengthways down…

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE You’d be forgiven for thinking Australia, with its sunburnt plains and tourists, would be the spiritual home of the convertible car. And yet it’s actually the United Kingdom – yep, the grey and soggy UK – where convertibles do their very best business. So it’s no real surprise that it should be a British brand – Range Rover – that has uncovered what might be the most novel way to let the sunshine in to date, chopping the roof off the stunning Evoque (the very car Victoria Beckham helped design) to create the world’s first convertible luxury SUV. HIT THE ROAD: Think wind in your hair and sun on your face but combined with the high seating position and killer view offered by most SUVs. CABIN…

MY MOTHER My mother, Janet, had me at a very young age and she made a lot of sacrifices in order for me to be the person I am today. She put me and my sister in front of her own needs, sacrificing both her own career decisions and her comfort. She endured a lot of suffering – including feeling the shame of being a young, single mother. I grew up watching my mum put on a uniform every day. She was a janitor. She also cleaned houses and was a maid at a hotel. I saw her work very hard and watched her live pay cheque to pay cheque. She never talked down about her job and we respected her because she was doing work that needed to be…

STYLE TIP Lighten up the look with a ruffle handbag.…

Road to recovery Becky’s journey differed to other diabulimics as her medical team helped develop a blueprint for treatment. These images tracked her progress from 2013 to 2015. Becky Rudkin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008 when she was 19 years old. She says one of the factors that led to her developing diabulimia was people’s assumption that she suffered from diabetes because she was overweight. “It was all over the media that diabetes is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle,” she says. “In fact, it’s type 2 that’s linked to lifestyle. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease.” She began restricting her insulin right away. “I went into three diabetic comas and was in and out of an eating disorder unit for three years.’’ But Becky’s experience was different…

“There aren’t words to describe how I feel. I was the one who let go of James’ hand. I was the one who was supposed to protect him” On February 12, 1993, Denise Fergus, nee Bulger, made a decision that has haunted her for more than 25 years – heading to her local shopping centre, she left her nearly three-year-old son James’ pram at home. Later that afternoon at the butcher’s counter, the young mum was forced to let go of her toddler’s hand to pay for the lamb chops the family planned to eat for dinner. And that was the last time she would ever see her son, who she likes to remember as “real and fizzing with life” instead of as a little boy whose name is forever…

PEACH by Emma Glass (Bloomsbury, $24.99) This book is unlike anything you’ve read before. Emma Glass captures the pain, confusion and struggle of trauma in this eloquently-written debut. BEFORE I LET YOU GO by Kelly Rimmer (Hachette, $29.99) Could you choose between your sister and her baby? Bestselling Australian author, Kelly Rimmer, serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult. SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW by Wendy Mitchell (Bloomsbury, $24.99) At 58, Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. This memoir captures her positivity and staunch independence. THOSE OTHER WOMEN by Nicola Moriarty (Harper Collins, $29.99) When Poppy finds out her husband has been having an affair with her best friend, her world implodes. A page-turner from Nicola Moriarty (yes, Liane’s sister).…

In just two years, freelancers working the gig economy will make up 40 per cent of the workforce.^ 2020 Physical meetings will be a thing of the past, with virtual reality gettogethers replacing face-to-face chats.‡ 2025 Artificially intelligent office assistants will schedule meetings, book travel and do your leastfavourite admin jobs.‡ 2030 Robots will replace half of Japan’s workforce, including taxi drivers, security guards and receptionists.ˆˆ 2035 Self-driving cars will transport you from your home to your office so you can work during your commute – joy.ˇ 2040…

ACORNS $1.25 a month from the app store This app is like a virtual coin jar. Amongst other things, it takes spare change from your everyday purchases and automatically invests it in shares and bonds to help you grow your wealth. MONEYBRILLIANT Free from the app store If you think $76 is a reasonable amount to spend on cheese a week, you need MoneyBrilliant. The app automatically creates a budget based on both your income and spending. CARROTT Free from the app store Stop feeling nauseous every time you think about your superannuation – the Carrott app rounds your purchases to the nearest dollar and pops the extra into your super fund.…

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK Waste not, want this. H&M continues its eco evolution with its seventh Conscious Exclusive capsule, which sees discarded fishnets and candlesticks upcycled into fetching fashion. Original “Super” and activist Christy Turlington Burns fronts the range. Visit hm.com/au. PARTY STARTER In the Prohibition era, flapper girls would flaunt their clandestine cocktails by piling their fingers with rings. Today, the cocktail ring endures. Luxe up your life with this pink-gold and amethyst Cartier beauty (POA; au.cartier.com). If the real thing eludes you, visit the Cartier exhibition at the NGA in Canberra, on now. MC LOVES INTIMATE DETAILS Something special: each silk-satin piece by Australian lingerie label Desvalido is sewn by hand. These French knickers and ruffled bra sum up subtle sensuality; available from porteavie.com. FASHION HOUSE Not…

HIGH STREET HIT LIST Colourful, tick. Cosy, tick. Cool, tick. This month’s shopping special makes It Girl style accessible and affordable for all. Red alert: go bold by layering similar tones in different textures. Dress up a track top with tailored trousers – “street sport” personified. Visit StyledBymarieclaire.com.au to shop more autumn essentials Make tan your neutral go-to, the perfect foil for high-impact hues.…

BEAUTYcrew, Australia’s number one online beauty destination, is happy to introduce you to the REVIEWcrew® – a group of the most trusted advisors, made up of beauty addicts just like you. OUR PANEL put philosophy’s purity exfoliating clay mask with purifying white clay and salicylic acid through its paces. Designed to draw out impurities, scrub away blackheads and shrink the look of pores, here’s what the REVIEWcrew® panel had to say. “The mask… helped minimise the appearance of my pores. My skin was not only glowing but it also felt softer and tighter.” PRISCILLA LEE, BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “My blackheads have significantly reduced and my skin was cleared within a few days. I highly recommend this product!” ELOUISE HILL, BEAUTYCREW.COM.AU REVIEWER “This product is easy to use, a little goes a…

My daily skincare routine is super simple. I’m into natural beauty and glowing skin. I always make sure I cleanse, tone and moisturise to keep my skin more luminous and hydrated. If I could only have five make-up products in my make-up bag, I would have La Prairie Cellular Radiance Perfecting Fluide Pure Gold, a blush, Chanel’s La Fascinante lipstick, a Marc Jacobs Gel Eye Crayon and some Vaseline for gloss on my lids. My number one beauty tip is to make friends with the lighting guy as soon as you can! I also ensure I drink lots of water and keep active. I love having facials. When I’m in NY I go to [celebrity facialist] Joanna Vargas, who uses a special technique to stimulate your collagen. I also take…

You know the old saying, a stretch is as good as a holiday … Well, at least that’s how the saying should go, because studies have shown that stretching can help with everything from stress relief and anxiety to flexibility and back pain. According to Victoria Burdon, personal trainer for workout and stretching app Zova (zova.com), there are times when a stretch might be the best form of exercise for tired muscles. “Although you might feel like a run or a gym session, sometimes what your body really needs is some dynamic stretching [where your body is moving during the stretch],” explains Burdon. “When our muscles get tight, our range of motion is limited and this can lead to bad posture, soreness, reduced strength and chronic pain, especially in the…

In the beginning, all South African Mike Beamish wanted was a space for his surfboards. His wife Jan simply dreamt of a shack made of shipping containers. The priority for their holiday house in South Africa’s Plettenberg Bay was directed outside, where the family spends their afternoons stand-up paddle-boarding in the Keurbooms River Lagoon, taking their boat to pump for prawns, surfing and fishing. With time, the promise of so much outdoor bliss spilled over to the house itself, and the plan for the interior evolved to include a teenage-friendly den, a guest suite and an open-plan expanse dedicated to dining and relaxing. The couple turned to architect Tessa van Schaik of The Planet Thing to combine their ideas into a workable concept. “Tessa took my initial sketch and made…

3005 by Childish Gambino “I love Donald Glover! Not only is he a great rapper but he is an awesome actor and director, too.” MOVING TO NEW YORK by The Wombats “These guys are the soundtrack to one of my favourite TV shows, The Inbetweeners.” NOW & LATER by Sage the Gemini “I just love the beat in this song and can’t help but nod along whenever it comes on.” SHOOP by Salt-N-Pepa “Old-school R’n’B is my favourite music genre, and this classic track takes me straight back to my high school days.”…